Highfield Level 2 Risk Assessment Training in Northern Ireland
Short course
In Crumlin
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Crumlin (Northern Ireland)
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Class hours
7h
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Duration
1 Day
This qualification is designed to be an introduction to the principles of Risk Assessment. It covers why risk assessments are necessary, the legal requirements relating to risk assessments and simple processes for carrying out a risk assessment.
It is suitable for learners working in any environment who need to be more risk aware by raising their knowledge of risk in the workplace and basic things they can do to control it.
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Start date
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Subjects
- Risk Assessment
- Risk
- Employees
- Safety Training
- Managing risks
- Accredited Qualification
- Accredited
- Health & Safety
- Workplace health and safety
- Workplace Skills
Teachers and trainers (1)
Various Tutors
Tutor
Course programme
Qualification Overview
This qualification is designed to be an introduction to the principles of Risk Assessment. It covers why risk assessments are necessary, the legal requirements relating to risk assessments and simple processes for carrying out a risk assessment.
It is suitable for learners working in any environment who need to be more risk aware by raising their knowledge of risk in the workplace and basic things they can do to control it.
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand why risk assessments are necessary for maintaining and improving standards of health and safety at work
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State the main causes of work-related fatalities, injuries and ill health
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Outline the moral, legal and economic reasons for preventing accidents and ill health at work
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Define key terms associated with risk assessment in the context of health and safety at work
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Outline the role of risk assessment in accident and ill health prevention
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2. Understand the principles of risk assessment
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2.1 Outline the legal requirements for risk assessment
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2.2 Describe a simple process for undertaking a risk assessment
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2.3 Give examples of occupational, environmental and human factors that can affect the level of risk from hazards at work
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2.4 Outline a method that can be used to prioritise risks
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2.5 Outline the requirements for providing information about, and rec
How is this qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed through a 20-question, multiple-choice question examination. The duration of the examination is 30 minutes. Successful learners must achieve a score of at least 13 out of 20.
What next?
Learners successfully achieving this qualification may wish to progress to further qualifications, such as:
· HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)
· HABC Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF)
Where can this course be taken?
Through any Highfield Qualifications approved training centre.
Highfield Level 2 Risk Assessment Training in Northern Ireland